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C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

興奮剤
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
コーヒーは一般的な興奮剤で、人々が目を覚ますのを助けます
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

電解質
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
電解質は体内の液体のバランスを維持するのに役立ちます。
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱する
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
彼は公の失敗で侮辱された。
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

キャリブレーション
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
スケールの精度は定期的なキャリブレーションに依存します。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

実現する
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
彼が待っていたチャンスはついに実現しました。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
二つの政治的政党の間に深い不信があった。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

返品可能
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
ボトルはデポジット返金のために返品可能です。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血圧
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
高ナトリウム摂取は高血圧を引き起こします。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

反抗的な
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
教師は反抗的な生徒を管理するのに苦労していた。
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破壊工作員
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破壊工作員は爆弾を設置する前に逮捕されました。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半島のような
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
その半島のような地域は、三方向が水で囲まれています。
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

魅力的で誘惑的; 魅力的な
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
バラの魅力的な香りが庭を満たしました。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

困惑させる
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
複雑な指示は学生を困惑させました。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

排水または汚染された液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工場の排水は近くの川や湖を汚染します。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

触れられない; 批判や攻撃を受けない
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
CEOはスキャンダルにもかかわらず、アンタッチャブルのように見えた。
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故後、交通は停滞しました。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

砂丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
子供たちはビーチの砂丘で遊んでいました。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

人里離れた場所
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
彼らは人里離れた村に滞在しました。
C1 verb /tʃɑːr/

char

焦げる
Meaning
To burn or scorch something so that it becomes blackened.
Example
The cook accidentally charred the steak.
シェフはステーキを焼きすぎてしまった。
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

地方的な
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
ベンガル語は単なる地方の言語ではなかった。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

涙を流す; 泣きやすい
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
彼女は空港で友達に涙ながらの別れを告げた。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

規範
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
その本は現在、文学の規範の一部と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

プロテスタント
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
マルティン・ルターはプロテスタント改革の鍵となる人物でした。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

仲介者
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
彼らは仲介者を排除し、直接顧客に販売することに決めました。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

無自覚
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
彼女は詐欺の無自覚な参加者になった。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

女性嫌悪
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
その小説は女性嫌悪を助長すると批判された。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

見る；目にする
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
彼女は丘の上の日の出を見るために静かに立っていた。
C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

資本化
Meaning
The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.
Example
The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.
その会社の資本化は市場価値で10億ドルに達しました。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

持参金
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
いくつかの文化では、持参金の伝統が今でも守られています。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

不法占拠者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警察は廃墟から不法占拠者を追い出しました。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯渇
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
地下水の過剰使用は水資源の枯渇を引き起こす。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱退する
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
いくつかの州は連邦から脱退すると脅迫した。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顧
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顧すると、その決定は賢明ではなかったように思えた。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

切断する
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故の後、医師は彼の足を切断しなければなりませんでした。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

フランスの城
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
彼らはフランスの美しい城に泊まりました。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

酸化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
酸化は金属表面を弱めます。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

変性疾患
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
変性疾患は高齢化した人口に一般的です。
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

浸食
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
海岸線は継続的な波のために浸食し始めた。
C1 noun /pəˈnæʃ/

panache

独自のスタイル
Meaning
Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
Example
He delivered his speech with great panache.
彼は素晴らしいスタイルでスピーチを行った。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙な意味
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
彼のスピーチには無視できない政治的なニュアンスが含まれていました。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者は長い登山の後、頂上に到達しました。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外国人
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
多くの外国人が都市の国際コミュニティに集まっています。
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

土鍋
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
土鍋は夏に水を自然に冷たく保ちます。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

権威主義者
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
権威主義的な育児は、しばしば子供の独立性を制限します。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制する
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐怖は個人の成長を抑制する可能性があります。
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精巧に組織された
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
攻撃は正確に組織されていた。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

イデオロギー
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主主義は自由と平等のイデオロギーに基づいています。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

実行可能な
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
弁護士は証拠が法廷で実行可能であることを確認しました。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

要塞, 防衛拠点
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
その城は敵の攻撃に対する要塞として立っていました。
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
ほこりはアレルギーを持つ人々にとって一般的な刺激物です。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

説教台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧師は説教台の前に立って、会衆に向かって話した。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小さな像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
アーティストは彼の作品で金の小さな像を受賞しました。
C1 noun /fɪˈnænʃɪər/

financier

金融家
Meaning
a person who manages large amounts of money or investments
Example
The financier advised the company on its investments.
金融家は会社に投資に関するアドバイスをしました。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益な細菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
ヨーグルトは消化を助けるプロバイオティクスの自然な供給源です。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
写真家はカメラを三脚にセットしました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

抑圧的な
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
抑圧的な政府はすべての抗議の形態を禁止しました。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

新たに
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失敗後、彼女は新たに人生を始めることを決意した。
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

きらめき
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
彼女の目に希望の光が現れた。
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全力で
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
彼女はそのプロジェクトに全力でサポートを与えた。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑発する
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
彼は対戦相手をミスを犯させるために挑発しようとした。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

短編小説
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
著者は本の序文に感動的な短編小説を含めた。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

プロアクティブリーダーシップ
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
プロアクティブリーダーシップは適時の意思決定を保証します。
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

異なる
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
彼らの意見は異なり、討論を引き起こしました。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

移動
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
歩くことは人間の最も一般的な移動の形です。
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜辺
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
直角三角形では、斜辺は常に他の二辺より長いです。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃の / 胃の問題
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
彼女は胃の問題のために薬を処方されました。
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

砂利
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
ドライブウェイは砂利で覆われていました。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/

egotism

エゴイズム
Meaning
The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-importance.
Example
His constant boasting revealed his egotism.
彼の絶え間ない自慢は、彼のエゴティズムを明らかにした。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

カラット
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
その指輪は18カラットの金で作られていました。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小さな村
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
谷間にある小さな村には、家が12軒と小さな教会が1つだけあった。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不適切なタイミングで
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
彼の不適切なタイミングでの死は30歳でみんなを驚かせた。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

ほどく
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
彼女は枝から髪の毛をほどこうとしました。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

後知恵
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
後知恵で、私たちはその決断が間違いだったことに気づきました。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

報復的
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
その国は貿易制裁に対して報復的な関税を課しました。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
彼は出航前に海図を勉強しました。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

情熱、熱意
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
彼女は新しいプロジェクトについて情熱をもって話していました。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

コスモスの花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
コスモスの花は夏の風にそよいで、草地を横切っていました。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.
Example
She looked at the messy room with open disdain.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型、典型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
この絵は現代アートの原型です。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反論
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
彼は素早く反論した、彼が悪くないと言った。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

苦しみ
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
貧困は世界の多くの地域で一般的な苦しみです。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

しわ, 折り目
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
彼女はシャツを慎重にアイロンがけして、すべてのしわを取り除きました。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfər/

proffer

提供する、提示する
Meaning
to offer something for acceptance; to present
Example
She proffered her hand as a sign of friendship.
彼女は友情の印として手を差し出しました。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音主義
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
彼女は福音主義の教会コミュニティで育ちました。
C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

レンチ
Meaning
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
Example
He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.
彼はボルトを締めるためにレンチを使った。
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

活用
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
フランス語の動詞には複雑な活用形があります。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

貶める
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
彼は同僚の業績をすぐに貶めました。
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

規範; 標準; ルール; 伝統
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
遅くまで働くことがこの会社の規範になった。
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴徒; 暴力的に行動するグループ
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
怒った暴徒が建物の外に集まった。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

囲む
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
抗議者は人間の鎖で建物を囲んだ。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

そり
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
子供たちは雪に覆われた村でそりに乗ることに興奮していました。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

腫れた
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
ハイキング中に足首をひねった後、足首が腫れていました。
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永遠の
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
詩人は自然に対する永遠の愛について書きました。
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

再開
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
授業の再開は来週発表されます。
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持続的な
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
彼女は故郷への持続的な愛を持っていました。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑発的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
彼女はパーティーに挑発的なドレスを着ていた。
C1 noun /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/

dispersion

分散
Meaning
The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
Example
The dispersion of seeds by the wind helps plants reproduce.
風による種子の散布は、植物の繁殖を助けます。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
彼の洞察力は交渉で役立った。
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猟犬
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
ブルッドハウンドは密な森の中で匂いを追跡しました。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

活性化する
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
モチベーションスピーチはチームを活性化するのに役立ちました。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

ツルハシ
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
鉱夫は岩の表面を壊すためにツルハシを使用しました。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神聖不可侵
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言論の自由は民主主義社会では神聖不可侵と見なされています。
C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

中傷
Meaning
the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for slander.
政治家は中傷で新聞を訴えた。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

前払金 / リテイナー
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
弁護士は事件を受ける前に前払い金を要求した。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒絶する
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
彼女はディナーの招待を断った。
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

反響する
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
爆発音は谷を通り過ぎて反響しました。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

適切に, 時間通りに
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
書類は適切に署名され、提出されました。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

非常に小さい
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
その非常に小さい体格にもかかわらず、彼は強力なリーダーだった。
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

不満にさせる
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
悪いサービスは多くの顧客を不満にさせます。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

リポジトリ
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
図書館は知識のリポジトリとして機能します。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

占める, 心を占める
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
未来についての心配が彼を常に占めている。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

信じがたい
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.
彼の遅刻の理由は少し信じがたいものでした。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

無菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医は感染を防ぐために無菌環境で働いた。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

賢い, 熟練した
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
彼女はテクノロジーに詳しい起業家です。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨のひび割れ
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医者は彼の手首に髪の毛のような骨折があることを確認しました。